The Department of State (DOS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) under the NY Community Greenworks initiative for not-for-profit community-based organizations engaged in community redevelopment, workforce development, and/or community revitalization. The RFA is available at the DOS website and the State Contract Reporter. NY Community Greenworks will train several community organizations in effective community […]
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that $400,000 in new competitive grant funding is now available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary design and improve recreational access and enhance education for people of all ages and abilities. “This funding supports Governor Cuomo’s important investments to create […]
Two upcoming opportunities are available for rural development: USDA Seeks Applications to Spur Economic Development in Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to support economic development in rural communities. The grants are being made available through USDA’s Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Program in order to […]
There are two exciting redevelopment opportunities coming up; Upcoming Webinar: How Opportunity Zones Can Support Brownfields Redevelopment There are many financing tools and incentives available that can help communities address the challenge of financing brownfields redevelopment. From tax-exempt bonds to district-based financing to revolving loan funds, the financing for brownfields redevelopment is often layered with […]
4th Annual NYS Redevelopment Summit: Pathways to Revitalization Learn what’s new, what’s next, and what’s possible in land reuse and community revitalization at The Center for Creative Land Recycling’s 4th Annual NYS Redevelopment Summit: Pathways to Revitalization. This workshop uniquely convenes experienced economic development and land reuse professionals working to beneficially repurpose underutilized properties for […]
CFA Process and Local Support Governor Cuomo’s transformative Regional Economic Development Councils Round IX consolidated funding application (CFA) process opened May 1 and Capitalize Albany staff is available to assist applicants. More than $750 million in state economic development resources will be made available. Capitalize Albany Corporation is available to coordinate letters of support from […]
The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) is a regional planning and resource center serving Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties. CDRPC supports economic development, human services, planning, sustainability, and water-quality programs that have intermunicipal or regional impact. CDRPC provides objective analysis of data, trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the Region’s economic development and […]
The Census Bureau has temporary job openings in both Albany and Saratoga County! These positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn some extra income while helping your community. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine each state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and […]
CDRPC’s Community Planning Technical Assistance Program- Open for Community Submissions The Capital District Regional Planning Commission’s (CDRPC) 2019 Community Planning Technical Assistance Program, with support from the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC), is intended to offer staff time and expertise to local governments undertaking small scale community planning initiatives that resonate with the principles of […]
Check out our February 2019 Newsletter here! This month’s Newsletter includes information on grants, updates to the CDRPC website, news from around the region, and much more! […]